When to go · Darling
Darling in February
Great month. Inside Darling's best window: Aug–Sep (wildflowers), Oct–Apr (wine tasting).
Key facts
- Verdict
- Great
- Temperature
- 30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C) / 16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 3
- Crowds
- Medium
- South Africa overall
- Prices
- High
- South Africa overall
Verdict
Inside Darling's best window: Aug–Sep (wildflowers), Oct–Apr (wine tasting).
Is another month better than February?
No other month rates higher than February for Darling in this guide.
Weather in February
- DarlingHighs around 30 °C (86 °F), lows around 16 °C (61 °F), rain on about 3 daysHighs around 86 °F (30 °C), lows around 61 °F (16 °C), rain on about 3 days
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · South Africa overall
- Medium
- Prices · South Africa overall
- High
South Africa overall: Warmest sea on the Cape; harvest in the Winelands. Lowveld storms.
High-price month: see what to book ahead.
Compare two months
Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Darling, side by side.
Verdict
Feb: Great
Jan: Great
Daytime high
Feb: 30 °C (86 °F)86 °F (30 °C)
Jan: 30 °C (86 °F)86 °F (30 °C)
Night low
Feb: 16 °C (61 °F)61 °F (16 °C)
Jan: 16 °C (61 °F)61 °F (16 °C)
Rain days
Feb: 3
Jan: 3
Crowds
Feb: Medium
Jan: High
Prices
Feb: High
Jan: High
Festivals listed
Feb: 0
Jan: 0
February: Inside Darling's best window: Aug–Sep (wildflowers), Oct–Apr (wine tasting).
January: Inside Darling's best window: Aug–Sep (wildflowers), Oct–Apr (wine tasting).
Darling: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.
What to pack
- Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen